ALTOGETHER DIFFERENT. Mastering the art of business

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1 ALTOGETHER DIFFERENT. Mastering the art of business MBA COURSES 2017

2 WELCOME ALTOGETHER DIFFERENT. WELCOME 03 A WORLD-CLASS PROGRAMME 05 FULL-TIME MBA 06 EXECUTIVE MBA 07 SUBJECT SPECIALISMS 09 APPLYING 11 Master the art of business with a fully AMBA accredited MBA that enjoys a world-class reputation. We select the very best students from around the globe to benefit from the hands-on practical consultancy and small class sizes that set our degree apart. Join us, and become an exceptional business leader who stands out from the crowd. 2

3 A WORLD-CLASS PROGRAMME UEA is ranked in the top 1% of universities globally* UEA MBA alumni hold a range of high-profile roles in more than 50 countries. GLOBALLY DIVERSE PEERS PRACTICAL CONSULTANCY Join students from a diverse mix of work and cultural backgrounds around the world. You ll be part of a strong and supportive community that remains active long after graduation. Our AMBA accredited MBA was one of the first in the UK to offer a double qualification with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). The CMI Level 7 Diploma in Professional Consulting recognises the practical nature of our MBA, which sees students undertake two management consultancy projects with real clients who present demanding projects based on the strategic challenges facing their organisations. With the intake for each programme capped at 35 and benefiting from exceptional teaching facilities in the heart of the UEA campus, your MBA experience at UEA will be dynamic, interactive and second to none. THE RIGHT OPTION FOR YOU At UEA we offer full-time and part-time (Executive) MBA programmes. Read on to find out which option is right for you. *Times Higher Education World Rankings A WORLD-CLASS MBA 1% 50 Starting annually in January, our MBA will challenge and change the way you think. At UEA you ll enjoy an altogether different personalised programme that gives you more time to participate and share expertise with your peers, led by a team of internationallyrecognised research academics.

4 FULL-TIME MBA EXECUTIVE MBA 32 Average age of 2016 full-time MBA student range from Countries of origin in 2016 UK and nine others. Achieve the highest-level management qualification possible with our prestigious, 12 month full-time MBA. Become immersed in practical consultancy projects and work alongside a select and internationally diverse cohort of peers on a rigorous programme that enjoys a world-class reputation. INSPIRED LEARNING Our AMBA accredited MBA is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops delivered by internationally-recognised academics and industry specialists. The programme is designed to maximise the benefits of being part of an experienced group of peers from a range of professional backgrounds. A FUTURE-READY AND EFFECTIVE LEADER As a full-time MBA student you ll have access to our bespoke Career Impact Programme, which is designed to ensure that you have the very best professional and personal development to support your chances of securing senior managerial positions after you graduate. The programme which includes a three day residential in London, visiting and talking to senior managers from leading organisations gives students the tools, support and resources to plan and manage their future career. 38 Average age of 2016 Executive MBA student range from Executive MBA cohort have experience of 11 different industries. Invest in yourself and your future. If you re seeking to accelerate your career or secure a senior management position, our flexible Executive MBA could provide the impetus you ve been looking for. DESIGNED FOR MANAGERS Specifically designed to allow busy professionals to balance the demands of study with work, our Executive MBA programme is tailored to offer flexibility while maintaining the rigour of a Masters-level education. Lectures and seminars are scheduled in the evenings and at weekends, enabling you to study while working full-time. Teaching is based around case study analysis and interactive group discussions. The programme typically takes 27 months to complete. A TRULY INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE In the second year of the MBA we deliver part of the Management Consultancy Project modules in the Czech Republic, where you will spend a week working with companies such as Coca-Cola, 3M and Tesco. This immersive consultancy project is focused on delivering practical outcomes and benefits for the client, as well as giving you valuable real-world experience of the challenges faced by international businesses. FULL-TIME AND EXECUTIVE MBA The diversity of students in my MBA cohort offered culture exchange and friendship that were invaluable to me. I truly have no regrets about quitting my job and studying my MBA at UEA. Pui Fun Yeung, full-time MBA The MBA represented real change in my life. I wanted to gain a professional, globally recognised management qualification and learn from highly motivated, successful and like-minded individuals in the business world and beyond. That is exactly what I got. Bastian Altrock, Executive MBA 6 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

5 TAILORED TO YOU MBA SUBJECT SPECIALISMS COMPULSORY CORE MODULES STRATEGIC MARKETING STRATEGY ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ANAYLSIS STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT CUSTOMER FOCUS AND DIGITAL MARKETING CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY World Top 100 OPERATION, PROCESS AND SERVICE MANAGEMENT LEADING AND CHANGING ORGANISATIONS INVESTMENT APPRAISAL AND VALUATION INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR MANAGEMENT THREE PROJECTS for research excellence CONSULTANCY PROJECT ONE CONSULTANCY PROJECT TWO PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (Leiden Ranking 2015) Choose from: - CONSULTING PROJECT - IN-DEPTH BUSINESS RESEARCH In addition to the core modules offered as part of both MBA programmes, you will also have the opportunity to select optional modules in an area where UEA has a world-class reputation. - ENTERPRISE & BUSINESS CASE This flexible approach gives you the opportunity to focus on a subject area of most relevance to your future career within the framework of the MBA. OPTIONAL MODULES* ENTREPRENEURSHIP or SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT plus BRAND LEADERSHIP (BRAND NOW! & CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR) or ECONOMICS AND FINANCE (CORPORATE FINANCE & ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS FORECASTING) TAILORED TO YOU Please note: Although every effort is made to provide the full range of modules, some combinations may not be possible, and in some years certain modules may not be available. 8 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

6 APPLYING UK Top 15 university* Our MBA will set you on the path to become an exceptional business leader with a strong community around you. If you d like to know more we d love to hear from you. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS HOW TO APPLY You will normally have three years relevant work experience and achieved one of the following: Applications are made via our online postgraduate application form. The application process involves an interview with the Course Director to discuss how the programme could best be tailored to your background and motivation, as well as your future aspirations. - A good honours degree (or international equivalent), or - A relevant postgraduate diploma, or - A relevant qualification from a recognised professional body. However, we also welcome applications from candidates with a broad range of work experience (professional, managerial, entrepreneurial) and in certain circumstances you may not need an honours degree (or equivalent). Please contact us for advice. MBA SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES These are awarded to students on a merit basis, taking into consideration background and ability. Scholarships cover up to 50% of the course fees. For more information please visit: International students should refer to our website for English language requirements. If you have any queries, or would like an informal discussion about the course and your suitability, please contact the MBA team: Telephone: +44 (0) mbateam@uea.ac.uk 10 APPLYING *The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017

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